BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 30 April 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The House on the Borderland by William Hope Hodgson—3. The Pit
  3/4Will the narrator and his dog survive a watery entrapment? Jim Norton reads 1908 novella.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Lonnie Donegan
  Downton Abbey actor Jim Carter champions the life and work of skiffle king Lonnie Donegan.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 2. Lord Peter Is Called In
  2/8The elegant amateur sleuth probes the link from the body to the unsolved jewel theft.
4. 01:30
  Peter Ustinov - Dear Me—4. Frustrations
  4/8Officer training antics and war films. Peter Ustinov reads his autobiography.
5. 02:00
  A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark—Episode 9
  9/10In shock after Wanda's suicide, Nancy Hawkins has applied for a job at a new magazine.
6. 02:15
  Gudrun—Series 4, Episode 9
  9/10Lucy Catherine's Viking epic of love, revenge and faith. Gudrun plots an abduction.
7. 02:30
  Hot Gossip!—1. Origins
  1/2Geoff Watts explores the origins and the science behind our love and loathing of gossip.
8. 03:00
  Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray—1. The Duel
  1/2Irish adventurer Redmond Barry is forced to leave home and serve in the Seven Years War.
9. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 7, Rudyard Kipling
  4/7James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is Rudyard Kipling. From May 2004.
10. 04:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 3, Anniversary Waltz
  4/4Queasy Wendy tackles party food for Maureen as Robin tries to bond with their foster child
11. 05:00
  The Architects—Series 2, Turret
  3/4Matt designs a building with a great big turret (possibly).
12. 05:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 8, Instalment 6
  6/6A special series recorded at home with the world-renowned storyteller.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 3. Bunter Breaks the Law
  3/8As Lord Peter Wimsey's probe moves to the bell tower, his manservant uses his initiative.
2. 06:30
  Peter Ustinov - Dear Me—5. Finding Work
  5/8Peter Ustinov finds work with Ralph Richardson and John Gielgud.
3. 07:00
  The Break—Series 1, The Key
  1/6City boy Andy has come to his uncle's seaside home in search of a stress-free life.
4. 07:30
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Dr. Phil Hammond
  2/10Medical revelations as Stephen Mangan takes the confession of satirist Dr. Phil Hammond.
5. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, A Stripe for Frazer
  8/20Promotion turns dour Private Frazer crazy with power. Stars John Laurie.
6. 08:30
  The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4A hungry albatross inspires Samuel Tailor Cholericke's poetic musings.
7. 09:00
  Counterpoint—Series 24, 2010 Heat 4
  4/13Paul Gambaccini hosts the general knowledge music quiz, this week from London.
8. 09:30
  Two Doors Down—Series 2, Mythical Kings and Iguanas
  2/4Marlborough Road's multitasking mother Saffron turns to cleaner Sally for help.
9. 10:00
  Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. The Squire
  2/2Plotting Redmond Barry becomes a titled country squire.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—The UK Tour
  Chris Pearson and Laura Grimshaw tour the UK in podcasts.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, A Stripe for Frazer
  8/20Promotion turns dour Private Frazer crazy with power. Stars John Laurie.
2. 12:30
  The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4A hungry albatross inspires Samuel Tailor Cholericke's poetic musings.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 3. Bunter Breaks the Law
  3/8As Lord Peter Wimsey's probe moves to the bell tower, his manservant uses his initiative.
4. 13:30
  Peter Ustinov - Dear Me—5. Finding Work
  5/8Peter Ustinov finds work with Ralph Richardson and John Gielgud.
5. 14:00
  A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark—Episode 10
  10/10Even as she enjoys her new job, Nancy dreads the reappearance of writer Hector Bartlett.
6. 14:15
  Gudrun—Series 4, Episode 10
  10/10Lucy Catherine's Viking epic of love, revenge and faith. Gudrun waits for Marlas.
7. 14:30
  Hot Gossip!—2. Brains
  2/2Geoff Watts contunues his exploration of the science and culture of gossip
8. 15:00
  Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. The Squire
  2/2Plotting Redmond Barry becomes a titled country squire.
9. 16:00
  Counterpoint—Series 24, 2010 Heat 4
  4/13Paul Gambaccini hosts the general knowledge music quiz, this week from London.
10. 16:30
  Two Doors Down—Series 2, Mythical Kings and Iguanas
  2/4Marlborough Road's multitasking mother Saffron turns to cleaner Sally for help.
11. 17:00
  The Break—Series 1, The Key
  1/6City boy Andy has come to his uncle's seaside home in search of a stress-free life.
12. 17:30
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Dr. Phil Hammond
  2/10Medical revelations as Stephen Mangan takes the confession of satirist Dr. Phil Hammond.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The House on the Borderland by William Hope Hodgson—4. The Wound
  4/4Back from his voyage, the narrator sees a sinister green hand at his window.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Porky Pies
  Richard Wiseman, Ian Leslie and Michele Hanson seek out the truth about lies.
3. 19:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, A Stripe for Frazer
  8/20Promotion turns dour Private Frazer crazy with power. Stars John Laurie.
4. 19:30
  The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4A hungry albatross inspires Samuel Tailor Cholericke's poetic musings.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 3. Bunter Breaks the Law
  3/8As Lord Peter Wimsey's probe moves to the bell tower, his manservant uses his initiative.
6. 20:30
  Peter Ustinov - Dear Me—5. Finding Work
  5/8Peter Ustinov finds work with Ralph Richardson and John Gielgud.
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—The UK Tour
  Chris Pearson and Laura Grimshaw tour the UK in podcasts.
8. 22:00
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Dr. Phil Hammond
  2/10Medical revelations as Stephen Mangan takes the confession of satirist Dr. Phil Hammond.
9. 22:30
  Goodness Gracious Me—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6The Archers and The Waltons with a twist, and the Minx Twins tackle feminism.
10. 23:00
  The Remains of Foley and McColl—Cutting Edge
  2/4Sean and Hamish board Boris's Disco Ship to convert offshore ravers into fresh listeners
11. 23:30
  The In Crowd—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/5Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The House on the Borderland by William Hope Hodgson—4. The Wound
  4/4Back from his voyage, the narrator sees a sinister green hand at his window.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Porky Pies
  Richard Wiseman, Ian Leslie and Michele Hanson seek out the truth about lies.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 3. Bunter Breaks the Law
  3/8As Lord Peter Wimsey's probe moves to the bell tower, his manservant uses his initiative.
4. 01:30
  Peter Ustinov - Dear Me—5. Finding Work
  5/8Peter Ustinov finds work with Ralph Richardson and John Gielgud.
5. 02:00
  A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark—Episode 10
  10/10Even as she enjoys her new job, Nancy dreads the reappearance of writer Hector Bartlett.
6. 02:15
  Gudrun—Series 4, Episode 10
  10/10Lucy Catherine's Viking epic of love, revenge and faith. Gudrun waits for Marlas.
7. 02:30
  Hot Gossip!—2. Brains
  2/2Geoff Watts contunues his exploration of the science and culture of gossip
8. 03:00
  Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. The Squire
  2/2Plotting Redmond Barry becomes a titled country squire.
9. 04:00
  Counterpoint—Series 24, 2010 Heat 4
  4/13Paul Gambaccini hosts the general knowledge music quiz, this week from London.
10. 04:30
  Two Doors Down—Series 2, Mythical Kings and Iguanas
  2/4Marlborough Road's multitasking mother Saffron turns to cleaner Sally for help.
11. 05:00
  The Break—Series 1, The Key
  1/6City boy Andy has come to his uncle's seaside home in search of a stress-free life.
12. 05:30
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Dr. Phil Hammond
  2/10Medical revelations as Stephen Mangan takes the confession of satirist Dr. Phil Hammond.

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